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Have Keloids In Face. Taken Steroid Injection. Worried About Growing Keloids On Cheek And Chest
Hello Doctor,
I have developed keloids in face both sides in the last four year I presume thro acne.Also i have big on on the chest.I was given steriod injection on them thrice few years ago and I stopped as I realise it started growing slowly especially on one on th right lower cheek and chest.
Met with a doctor last week,he said there cannot be anything that can be done.you have to live with it since you have tendency.Am worried the above two mentioned are growing.Please suggest the right ways.Thanks
I have developed keloids in face both sides in the last four year I presume thro acne.Also i have big on on the chest.I was given steriod injection on them thrice few years ago and I stopped as I realise it started growing slowly especially on one on th right lower cheek and chest.
Met with a doctor last week,he said there cannot be anything that can be done.you have to live with it since you have tendency.Am worried the above two mentioned are growing.Please suggest the right ways.Thanks
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You must continue the steroid injections,
It is the best way to control keloids.
Later you may go for dermaroller.
You will be fine.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss this,
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
You must continue the steroid injections,
It is the best way to control keloids.
Later you may go for dermaroller.
You will be fine.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss this,
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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